July 23/07 6:00 am - Tour de L'Abitibi: Stage 8, 9 and Final GC

Posted by Editoress on 07/23/07

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American Taylor Phinney was declared grand champion of the Tour de l'Abitibi's 39th edition following the final criterium. He now proudly wears the final brown jersey, only 4 seconds ahead New-Zealander Tom David in the final general time category. Quebecer Guillaume Blais-Dufour also goes home proud, finishing third, 10 seconds behind Phinney. Since it is Taylor Phinney's first year in the junior category, he is therefore also recipient of the blue jersey.

In the final points category, Guillaume Boivin ended up with the orange jersey after Stage 9 with 97 points. His companion, Guillaume Blais-Dufour, was not far behind with 90 points, while Taylor Phinney finished with 80.

Thanks to Taylor Phinney, Benjamin King and Daniel Summerhill (all three in the 9 first positions in the individual general category), the USA beats another national team, New-Zealand National. Byron King, coach of the American team, was visibly proud, having said the Tour de l'Abitibi was a goal that highly motivated his racers.

The Tour de l'Abitibi will welcome all athletes next year as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.